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Henry Archer VesterhavvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$5,400

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

Grand Seiko SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

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